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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.22, 2,586.32 and 425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.22, 2,586.32 and 425.68 is: 638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.22 : 2,586.32 = 425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.22/2,586.32 = 425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.22x = 2,586.32 × 425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.22x = 1,100,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,944.70/1,724.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.52

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